69026 ZIP Code — Danbury, NE

Red Willow County, Nebraska

ZIP code 69026 is located in Danbury, Nebraska, within Red Willow County. It covers approximately 79.10 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.

About ZIP code 69026

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,569. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 69026 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

208

population

79.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

69026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 69026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 69026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danbury	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

69034 Indianola (12 mi) 69001 Mc Cook (15 mi) 69046 Wilsonville (15.5 mi) 67653 Norcatur (15.5 mi) 67749 Oberlin (15.9 mi) 69020 Bartley (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	31
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	79.10 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.0458
Longitude	-100.4199
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	308

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.6%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	31.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$47,569

Median household income

$16,600

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	42.3%
18 and over	120	57.7%
65 and over	21	10.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 35.4%

Other race 35.4%

White 26.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	114	35.4%
Other race	114	35.4%
White	84	26.1%
Two or more races	8	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.6%	51.3%	39.5%
$50k – $100k	11.1%	31.5%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.8%	22.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 28.6%

$35k–$50k 37.7%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	28.6%
$35k–$50k	37.7%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	1.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
Median income	$47,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.9%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	49.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	52.1%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	6.5%
2 vehicles	22.1%
3 or more	70.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.3%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Wood	19.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	7	9.1%
Households with children under 18	19	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	15	19.5%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.7%	6.0%
Married	63.0%	82.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.0%
Divorced	23.3%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 29.7%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.8%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	85	81.7%
High school	19	18.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 54.8%

Professional & management 15.1%

Wholesale trade 9.7%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Education & healthcare 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Construction 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	29.0%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	29.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.8%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.0%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	208	100.0%
Spanish	29	13.9%
Other Indo-European	29	13.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	179	86.1%
Born in same state	179	86.1%
Born in different state	133	63.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	13.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	8.7%
Arab	10	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	1.4%
Polish	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 69026

What city is ZIP code 69026 in?

ZIP code 69026 is primarily assigned to Danbury, Nebraska.

What county is ZIP code 69026 in?

ZIP code 69026 falls within Red Willow County, Nebraska.

Is ZIP code 69026 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 69026 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 69026?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 69026?

ZIP code 69026 has an estimated population of 208 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 69026?

The median household income in ZIP code 69026 is $47,569, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 69026 in?

ZIP code 69026 observes the CST timezone.